Sour Lemon

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    Disagree with physician about restraining a patient

    Sour Lemon replied to palila's topic in General Nursing

    How did the patient feel about it? It seems like she would be eager to play along considering her behavior up until that point. There are patients who I will restrict from movement with their consent...
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    How does your unit determine who floats?

    Sour Lemon replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in General Nursing

    I'm per diem, and so always the first to float. I floated for about three years straight. Every. Time. I. Worked. When I finally got back to my home unit, everything had changed- even the locks....
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    How often can you transfer between floors

    Sour Lemon replied to debcornett's topic in General Nursing

    If they liked you enough to allow this transfer, and you want to go back back to med surg, I'd say there's a 99.99999% chance that you'll be allowed
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    Dress Code - Hair dye

    Sour Lemon replied to Annabelle Flee's topic in General Nursing

    The hospitals I've worked at have not allowed unnatural colors. I have seen people get away with it a few times, though ...when it's pulled back neatly and conservative-looking except for the
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    Social Skills Should Be a Bigger Focus in Nursing School

    Sour Lemon replied to Kenneth S. Veillon's topic in General Nursing

    From the ground up, socialization is a huge part of school. If someone manages to make it to nursing school and still has no clue, that's not something that can be fixed in a quick
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    Nurse resident pay raise

    Sour Lemon replied to Adelaf02's topic in General Nursing

    These things are specific to your employer, both the pay scale and the transferring. Some places won't allow you to transfer so soon, and some places may knock your pay back when you transfer into a...
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    NCLEX After 5 years

    Sour Lemon replied to TLRay84's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'd start by looking at the BON websites nearest to whatever state your in. They usually have a good amount of information. Are you planning on moving to the state you test in? If not, make sure...
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    Should I give a two weeks' notice?

    Sour Lemon replied to neuron's topic in General Nursing

    I would stick out the two weeks. Along with all the other things people have mentioned, your next job might be just as bad- or worse. Focus on building a good reputation so that better employers...
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    Working Less Than 8-Hour Shifts?

    Sour Lemon replied to FlameHeart's topic in General Nursing

    Rarely, I've negotiated a short shift when staffing was short. In those cases, they're grateful to have an extra person during the busiest time, even if you can't stay until the end. I've never...
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    Nurse as the Protagonist

    Sour Lemon replied to Red Shirt 6's topic in General Nursing

    Ratched could have been soooo good, but it turned out to be soooo bad. I couldn't even make it to the end of the series. I got bored with the constant over-the-top plot twists. It was beautiful, but...
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    Getting off orientation too early?

    Sour Lemon replied to Bean0621's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's punishment or generous. It's "We don't want to spend more money training an employee who will be gone in a few weeks." I can't say I blame them. If you can fly solo for the...
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    Breakroom Pet Peeves

    Sour Lemon replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    What drives me crazy are people who treat the break room like a Holiday Inn. They grab some pillows and blankets and turn off all the lights to nap. I have no problem with people who nap on their...
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    Patient filed a sexual harassment complaint. HR wants to talk to me

    Sour Lemon replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    My advice to the OP stands ...and I think I'll just quietly back away from the rest of this mess. It's going nowhere
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    Patient filed a sexual harassment complaint. HR wants to talk to me

    Sour Lemon replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    I work psych right now. In this case, "defending himself" in the manner suggested will only make things worse. He needs to come across as someone who strictly follows protocols, not someone who bends...
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    Patient filed a sexual harassment complaint. HR wants to talk to me

    Sour Lemon replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    There is no instance where what you advised him to do would be legal. Tempting, yes ...but not legal.
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    Patient filed a sexual harassment complaint. HR wants to talk to me

    Sour Lemon replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    And I "third" it. Stay out of the chart unless she's under your care at that exact moment and you're looking at what you need to know to care for her at that exact moment. It doesn't matter if...
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    Who should decide?

    Sour Lemon replied to PPediRN's topic in Nursing News

    It's difficult for me to understand why any parent would do this to their child. I hope the court has more sense and the child is allowed to die naturally instead of enduring more torture. Money is...
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    Leave my permanent job for a temp position?

    Sour Lemon replied to GOAL2BRN's topic in General Nursing

    Stability, in exchange for varying hours on varying days at varying locations, sounds like an awful trade. Throw in the temporary nature of the job, and that makes things 100 times worse. I say...
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    I Hate Being A Nurse, Now What?

    Sour Lemon replied to daisydaffodil55's topic in General Nursing

    A lot of nurses were miserable as new graduates, myself included. On top of that, it's been an especially rough year in a lot of places. That being said, I definitely wouldn't spend more time and...
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    Patient filed a sexual harassment complaint. HR wants to talk to me

    Sour Lemon replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    I'm no lawyer (obviously), so this is strictly my personal opinion based on my personal thoughts and experiences. I would not show excessive concern, ask about being fired, or ask about getting a...
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    Manager Woes

    Sour Lemon replied to WriterRN's topic in General Nursing

    Let's hope she doesn't come to this site, especially if that's your real picture. You might be the one who ends up getting "helped" with a kick in the pants. ? I suspect there's someone higher...
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    NCLEX questions

    Sour Lemon replied to guest1122560's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I don't remember it being an issue, so I imagine it was quick enough in Texas ten(ish) years ago. Different states have different speeds, of course. Some BONs may still be covid-affected and...
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    Student found using RN,BSN behind their name

    Sour Lemon replied to guest1173715's topic in General Nursing

    Everybody is a doctor on the internet. Some of us also write books on number theory and were selected for the upcoming space mission. I tend to have a bit of fun with those people, if I...
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    Taking a break? How long until you came back?

    Sour Lemon replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    The thing to ask yourself, is what are you hoping to get out of visiting this site (or any other site)? If you're looking for entertainment, you might find it. If you'd like to know what other people...
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    Getting fired by a patient/ family member

    Sour Lemon replied to DesiDani's topic in General Nursing

    "A continuous passive motion (CPM) machine is a motorized device that passively moves a joint through a pre-set range of motion." Our ortho doctors ordered them after knee replacement surgeries....